High-Dose IV Iron Reduces Myocardial Infarction in Hemodialysis
Until now, no other treatment has been shown to reduce heart attack risk in patients on dialysis.
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Eltrombopag Augments Immunosuppression in Severe Aplastic Anemia
Improvement seen in the rate, rapidity, strength of hematologic response in previously untreated patients with severe aplastic anemia
Injectafer Approval Expanded to Pediatric Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia
Injectafer is an iron replacement product.
Educational Burdens for Children With Sickle Cell Disease in the US Vs Other Nations
Researchers sought to determine the educational burdens of children with SCD in the US compared with other nations.
Pegcetacoplan Improves Outcomes Compared With Standard of Care in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Researchers sought to determine whether pegcetacoplan would be better than standard of care for treating patients with PNH.
Sutimlimab Appears Safe and Efficacious in Patients With Cold Agglutinin Disease
Researchers sought to determine whether sutimlimab would be safe and effective in treating patients with cold agglutinin disease.
Luspatercept Under Review for Nontransfusion Dependent Beta Thalassemia
The application is supported by data from the phase 2 BEYOND study.
FDA Clears System That Allows for Remote Endoscopy Procedures
PillCam SB3 @HOME offers a telehealth option for direct visualization and monitoring of the small intestine.
FDA Approves Lenalidomide Capsules in 2.5mg, 20mg Strengths
The Company also received tentative approval for the 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 25mg strengths.
Functional Iron Deficiency Linked to CV Disease, Mortality
Significant associations seen for functional iron deficiency with coronary heart disease, cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality
